
Event Description
Learn to Winter at The Forks invites everyone to embrace the season by staying active and enjoying outdoor activities. This program, designed for all ages, runs every weekend throughout January and February.
Skate and Snowshoe Lessons
Sundays | 1 PM and 2:30 PM
- Snowshoeing: Registration is available through Kendrick’s Outdoor Adventures’ website. Participants meet in the northeast atrium of The Forks Market, near Kendrick’s pop-up location.
- Skating: Drop-in lessons operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants meet in the Tower Atrium of The Forks Market.
Learn to Winter at The Forks invites everyone to embrace the season by staying active and enjoying outdoor activities. This program, designed for all ages, runs every weekend throughout January and February.
Skate and Snowshoe Lessons
Sundays | 1 PM and 2:30 PM
- Snowshoeing: Registration is available through Kendrick’s Outdoor Adventures’ website. Participants meet in the northeast atrium of The Forks Market, near Kendrick’s pop-up location.
- Skating: Drop-in lessons operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants meet in the Tower Atrium of The Forks Market. Click save
DJs by The Canopy
Sundays | 1 PM – 4 PM
A fantastic lineup of DJs will perform each week:
- Jan 5: DJ Hunnicutt and DJ Co-Op
- Jan 12: DJ The Kaptain
- Jan 19: DJ Konjo
- Jan 26: DJ Wanda G
- Feb 2: DJ The Kaptain
- Feb 9: DJ Wanda G
- Feb 16: DJ The Kaptain
- Feb 23: DJ Konjo
Winter Wellness
Sundays (starting Jan 12) | 1 PM – 2 PM
Weekly workouts are held in the CN Field and led by Community Gym. Advance registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are also welcome.
- Jan 12: CONNECT (Pilates workout)
- Jan 19: CAMP (HIIT workout)
- Jan 26: CALM (yoga flow)
- Feb 2: CRUSH (shadowboxing workout)
- Feb 9: CONNECT (Pilates workout)
- Feb 16: CAMP (HIIT workout)
- Feb 23: CALM (yoga flow)
Storytelling and Drumming in the Teepee
Sundays | 1 PM – 4 PM
Elder Barbara Nepinak will share stories and lead drumming sessions around the fire in the teepee.
All Learn to Winter at The Forks activities are free, open to the public, and will take place each weekend, weather permitting. Updates regarding weather cancellations or changes can be found on social media: Instagram (@TheForksWinnipeg), Facebook, and X (@TheForks).
Disclaimer: This event description is for informational purposes only and was modified slightly by Winnipeg for Free from the original description for SEO purposes. The Forks does not endorse this content, and Winnipeg for Free is not affiliated with them in any way. Please confirm program details and availability directly with the event organizers.
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